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gazelle

/ɡəˈzɛl/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a fast, thin animal with long legs and horns, found in Africa and Asia.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation📝Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

“We saw a group of gazelles running across the field.”

“That runner is as fast as a gazelle!”

▶Full Definition

An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa) or Procapra (native to Asia), capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

Related Words

Synonyms:
antelopedeer
Word Family:
gazelles

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